potassium bicarbonate
noun
Simple meaning
An odorless, slightly basic substance which is soluble in water and often used to offset acidity.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pəˈtæsiəmbaɪkɑɹbənət
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Definition
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noun
inorganic chemistry
An odorless, slightly basic substance which is soluble in water and often used to offset acidity.
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This meaning: (inorganic chemistry) An odorless, slightly basic substance which is soluble in water and often used to offset acidity.
Used this way, potassium bicarbonate is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a scientific use: it names something precisely within a field of study, so it appears in research and teaching more than in conversation.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Science
- Academic writing
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
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